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Jun 6, 2023 · It’s hard to pick the single most beautiful place in Japan, but 12,388-foot Mount Fuji just might take the prize.Visit Lake Kawaguchiko in the spring for some of the best views of the mountain and cherry blossom trees – a postcard-worthy sight if we ever saw one. Or, if you’re an avid hiker, plan a trip for mid-July until the end of August, …

Jan 7, 2025 · Arrábida, Portugal. Go for: nature at its most pristine, Moorish castles and excellent wines While the Portuguese coast has surged in popularity, hidden gems like Arrábida Natural Park remain. Just 40 minutes from Lisbon, tucked between Setúbal and the fishing town of Sesimbra, this stunning protected area spans 17,000 hectares of dramatic coastline, limestone mountains, Mediterranean ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Why we go: According to the World Happiness Report, Denmark is one of the world’s happiest countries, making it a great place to spend the holidays. Things are even jollier at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens, where antique amusement park rides decorated with lights are surrounded by yet another adorable, alpine village-style Christmas market selling gifts …

Nov 26, 2024 · There’s a lot to consider when deciding on the best city to live in. From career opportunities and cost of living to personal safety and social scene, settling on the right city is a big decision, especially if it means moving countries too. Luckily, InterNations – an expat networking community with more than 5 million members – is here to help.

Dubai's record-breaking exploits are well chronicled. Home to the the world’s biggest shopping mall, tallest skyscraper, intricately shaped manmade islands and a host of ultra-luxurious hotels, including the instantly recognisable sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, the city has evolved dramatically over the past 50 years.

Jan 13, 2025 · Dubai has once again been named as one of the world's best travel destinations by Tripadvisor users. The city was ranked at number three in the 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards, behind London and Bali.. The rankings are based on the number of highly-rated reviews left on TripAdvisor for hotels, restaurants and things to do over a 12-month period between October 2023 and September 2024.

Jan 30, 2025 · The Avenue is home to Dubai’s first art-house movie theatre, Cinema Akil, where programming includes festivals like Reel Palestine and Arab Cinema Week.Across the road, in the flower and palm-filled Courtyard, you can browse hand-painted Birkenstock sandals and velvet abayas at Caravana, and ethically sourced homeware at Tribe, then stop for lunch at Cassette, where Parisian bistro ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Why will it matter in 2025? Trending travel moments inspired by literature will take several forms. Expect to see enthusiastic readers descend on book festivals around the world in growing numbers, building on the record footfall seen at events such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Emirates Festival of Literature and the rising Helsinki Book Fair; the latter drew 98,000 people to ...

Dec 30, 2024 · The best trips that Condé Nast Traveller Middle East editors took in 2024 range from once-in-a-lifetime moments to the simple joys of good food and good people. Many of us have been lucky enough to travel to some far-flung corners, taking us from the out-of-this-world landscapes of Chilean Patagonia to the banks of the Mara River as thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross the plains in the ...